FY 2014 Resource-Conserving Crop Rotations

A supplemental Stewardship payment may be available for participants who agree to adopt a new resource-conserving crop rotation. The local NRCS conservationist will help you identify an eligible rotation appropriate for the location and operation.

A resource-conserving crop rotation is a crop rotation that:

Includes at least one resource conserving crop.

Reduces soil erosion;

Improves soil fertility and tilth;

Interrupts pest cycles; and

In applicable areas, reduces depletion of soil moisture or otherwise reduces the need for irrigation.

A resource-conserving crop is one of the following:

A perennial grass. Typical Oregon examples would include:

Hay, grass/legume/grass-legume;

Pasture, grass/legume/grass-legume;

Grass, seed (perennial ryegrass, fescue);

Alfalfa; and

Chicory, seed.

A legume grown for use as forage, seed, for planting, or green manure.

A legume-grass mixture.

A small grain grown in combination with a grass or legume, whether interseeded or planted in rotation.